Cytoprep Technician III

Quest Diagnostics • West Hills, CA

3d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Cytoprep Technician III - West Hills, CA, On-Call Pay range: $21.80 - $23.85 / hour; Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits information: Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay. On-call employees are eligible for: 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service Under general supervision, the position is proficient in all of the functions required of the Cytopreparatory Technician II. They are directly responsible for decision making, interacting, and reporting to the Cytology Prep Team Leader/Supervisor and/or Manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Current state licensure, if applicable (Required)
• Finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Handling of specimens and supplies.
• Large amounts of standing, sitting, bending, twisting, and reaching.
• Lifts and carries objects up to 30 lbs.
• Work in a chemical environment.
• Risk of exposure to infectious materials and the possibility of injury due to chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of Anatomic Pathology experience preferred.
• Anatomic Pathology experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• All job accountabilities and duties required of the Cytopreparatory Technician II.
• Accessions and processes Non-Gyn specimens and/or Surepath specimens for microscopic evaluation. This includes assigning accession numbers, Thin Prep Processing, Surepath processing, running the stainers, changing reagents, and coverslipping.
• Prepares specimens for CT/NG testing.
• Must render a gross description of all Non-Gyn specimens.
• Responsible for assuring that all inventories are complete and appropriate supplies are ordered.
• Follows all local, Business Unit and corporate safety policies and assures compliance of the Cytology Prep Lab.
• Responsible for the completion of all quality control, safety, and preventative maintenance logs on a daily basis.
• Trains new Cyto Prep techs in proper Cytopreparation techniques and accessioning procedures.
• Disposes and labels biohazard waste appropriately.
• General problem solving
• Will also identify TIQ’s and problem specimens.
• Maintains specimen identification and integrity throughout all processes of the department.
• Must begin and complete all assignments with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to collaborate with other departments, colleagues, and clients in problem-solving.
• Able to differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing and staining of specimens.
• Data entry skills.
• Must have great attention to details and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.
• On-call employees are eligible for: 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees